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5 APL

2016 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,353 mi
Last recorded69,353 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 APL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,353 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,622 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 37,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front brake pad starting to wear low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,399 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,348 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 19,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 31 Aug 2019 12,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2019 12,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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5 APL is a 2016 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 APL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 APL registered?

5 APL is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is 5 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 APL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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